US, Iran exchange statement for opening of Hormuz Strait

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating as both sides have issued strong statements regarding the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his demand for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and issued a fresh threat on social media, Warning that if Iran failed to comply, “Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day,” hinting at severe bombardment of Iranian power stations and bridges.

In response to Trump’s threats, Iran has said that “the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state.”